Review of Runaway Jury (2003) by Joshua P — 10 Dec 2011

"Runaway Jury" is just a fantastic film. The story is intriguing and relevant, the acting is top notch, there action sequences offer a ton of intensity while the courtroom scenes foster the same intensity, and the resolution of the story is perfection.

I give the writers a ton of credit for conceptualizing this storyline about a Jury For Sale, but throwing in a twist that elevates this story to another level when you least expect it. Gary Fleder did a great job of pacing the release of particular information throughout the movie so that this twist could achieve its optimum potential.

The acting is simply stunning as Gene Hackman continues his legacy as one of the most sinister villains in film. He is incredibly B.A. in this film. John Cusack (a.k.a. "The Man") gives one of his best performances as the conniving, manipulative Nick Easter.

Rachel Weisz is as spunky as ever, and Dustin Hoffman delivers his line with such passion, as if he firmly believes every word that his character says in this script. They even pay homage to Bruce McGill by putting him into another "judge role!" There are movies and then there are MOVIES!!!!, and this is certainly the latter as this complicated web of truth and lies unravels from start to finish.